Apartment fire leaves a dozen residents displaced

ANAHEIM – A dozen people were displaced from several apartments after a candle caused a fire in one second-level unit late Saturday, authorities said.

Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m. to find heavy smoke coming out of the apartment at 2020 W. Alameda Ave., said Anaheim Fire Marshal Jeff Lutz.

The fire was under control in 23 minutes with the help of 30 firefighters from Anaheim and Orange County Fire Authority, Lutz said.

Damage was mainly in the apartment where the fire started, but adjacent apartments sustained water and smoke damage. No one was injured in the blaze, but the American Red Cross responded to find temporary housing for the residents.

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